A patient with Bell's palsy is experiencing symptoms. Which symptom should the nurse address first?
a. Changes in taste
b. Speech difficulty
c. Drooping of one side of the face
d. Inability to close the affected eye
ANS: D
While all the problems will be disturbing to the patient, inability to close the eye could cause eye damage. A. B. C. The other problems do not usually cause permanent damage, and preventive measures will not be as helpful.
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